Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089) vs Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)

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Side by side comparison between Microsoft Lumia 535 vs Xiaomi Redmi 12C phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/15/2023 4:50 PM, updated: 11/15/2023 5:13 PM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi 12C X Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

540x960

5
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1905
mAh

(Removable)

26Points Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB) Compare Microsoft Lumia 535 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.71"
IPS

720x1650

50
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

6 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)	vs	26 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)
+146 grams (5.11 ounces)32% Lighter	vs	192 grams (6.72 ounces)
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)126% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)	vs	+64GB (48GB available)11 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.5	vs	+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)1% Thinner
540x960 pixels	vs	+720x1650 pixels129% Higher resolution screen
220 PPI	vs	+268 PPI22% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"	vs	+6.71"34% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 50MP + 0.08MP9 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/4" inches	vs	+1/2.76" inches45% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)33% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
WVGA (848x480)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)4 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) WVGA (848x480)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)4 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
700000 apps (Marketplace)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1905 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh162% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+IP52 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

18 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

TFT IPS LCD

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)	Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Lumia 535 (RM-1089)	Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)
Other model names	Nokia Lumia 535 Single-SIM RM-1089, RM-1091	Redmi 12C (22120RN86G)
Country or region available	(Europe), Canada, USA, Mexico	(Global, International)
Brand	Microsoft	Xiaomi
Release date	12/1/2014, Announced: 11/11/2014	1/1/2023, Announced: 12/31/2022
Depth	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.45 x 140.2 millimeters (2.85 x 5.52 in)	76.41 x 168.76 millimeters (3.01 x 6.64 in)
Weight	146 grams (5.11 ounces)	192 grams (6.72 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)	Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	6.71" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels (16:9)	720x1650 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	220 PPI	268 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	500nits[typ]
🤖 Operating System
	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)	Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)
System version	Windows Phone 8.1	Android 12
Firmware update	Windows 10 Mobile	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	MIUI 13 / 14
⚙️ Processor
	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)	Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM8212	64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 302	ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 200509 (v9), 242267 (v10)
💽 Memory and storage
	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)	Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available) eMMC 4.5	64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)	Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/5.76 Mbps	300/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)	Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(dual camera) 50 megapixels 0.08MP depth
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	WVGA (848x480) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	1/2.76" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)	Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	WVGA (848x480)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)	Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)	Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)	Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)	Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-L4A	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1905 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	13 hours	feature not registered
Standby	552 hours (23 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)	Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Orange, Green, White, Black, Gray, Blue • Microsoft Cortana • 15GB free OneDrive storage	• Colors: Graphite Gray, Ocean Blue, Mint Green, Lavender Purple
☢️ Radiation rate
	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)	Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.46W/kg (head), 0.38W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.62W/kg (head), 0.57W/kg (body)	feature not registered